### [Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating](/content/why-spain-won-the-world-cup-and-5-teams-that-could-stop-them-from-repeating/index.html) Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [Soccer](/content/tag/soccer/index.html) Mon Jul 20 2026 ### [Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina](/content/five-key-factors-that-will-decide-the-world-cup-final-between-spain-and-argentina/index.html) Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [Soccer](/content/tag/soccer/index.html) Sun Jul 19 2026 ### [FIFA Is Misreading American Soccer Fans at the 2026 World Cup](/content/fifa-is-misreading-american-soccer-fans-at-the-2026-world-cup/index.html) The 2026 World Cup Final showcases FIFA's push toward commercialization, but many American soccer fans never wanted a more Americanized version of the sport.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [Soccer](/content/tag/soccer/index.html) Sun Jul 19 2026 ### [England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts Now](/content/england-keeps-surviving-but-the-real-world-cup-test-starts-now/index.html) England survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far.... by [Drew Thirion](/content/author/drew-t/index.html) [Soccer](/content/tag/soccer/index.html) Sun Jul 12 2026 ### [Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup Criticism](/content/why-christian-pulisics-usmnt-story-isnt-over-despite-world-cup-criticism/index.html) Christian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [2026 FIFA World Cup](/content/tag/2026-fifa-world-cup/index.html) Sun Jul 12 2026 ### [USMNT’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Toughness, It’s Talent Development](/content/usmnts-biggest-problem-isnt-toughness-its-talent-development/index.html) The USMNT's World Cup exit exposed deeper issues than toughness. Here's why America's youth sports system may be holding soccer back.... by [Drew Thirion](/content/author/drew-t/index.html) [Soccer](/content/tag/soccer/index.html) Fri Jul 10 2026 ### [USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium](/content/usmnt-needs-realistic-goals-after-painful-world-cup-exit-to-belgium/index.html) After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [USMNT](/content/tag/usmnt/index.html) Thu Jul 09 2026 ### [As World Cup Stakes Jump, US Acting Like They’ve Never Been Here Before](/content/as-world-cup-stakes-jump-us-acting-like-theyve-never-been-here-before/index.html) The Folarin Balogun controversy has sparked debate over FIFA, politics and what it means for the future of the USMNT on the world stage.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [2026 FIFA World Cup](/content/tag/2026-fifa-world-cup/index.html) Tue Jul 07 2026 ### [Lionel Messi Has Won the Public Battle Against Cristiano Ronaldo](/content/lionel-messi-has-won-the-public-battle-against-cristiano-ronaldo/index.html) World Cup VAR decisions involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expose the changing perception of football's greatest rivalry.... by [Ian Nicholas Quillen](/content/author/ian-q/index.html) [2026 FIFA World Cup](/content/tag/2026-fifa-world-cup/index.html) Fri Jul 03 2026 ### [Union's Cavan Sullivan, 16, sets record, channels LeBron James](/content/unions-cavan-sullivan-16-sets-record-channels-lebron-james/index.html) Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak on Saturday.,At 16 years and 342 days old, Sullivan scored in his third consecutive MLS match on Saturday when he tallied in the 75th minute of the Union's 2-0 victory.... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Vincent Janssen nets first hat trick in Timbers history to spark win](/content/vincent-janssen-nets-first-hat-trick-in-timbers-history-to-spark-win/index.html) Vincent Janssen recorded the first regular-season hat trick in Timbers' history to fuel Portland to a high-octane 5-4 victory over visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night.,Janssen scored in the 11th, 26th and 55th minutes in his first start for Portland. His final goal gave the Timbers the lead .... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [St. Louis City rally past Whitecaps as unbeaten streak hits 13](/content/st-louis-city-rally-past-whitecaps-as-unbeaten-streak-hits-13/index.html) Simon Becher scored his seventh goal of the season to make his case to remain in the starting lineup as visiting St. Louis City defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday night.,Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem had a goal and an assist each later in the first half after Becher's leveler, helping.... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Galaxy jump ahead early, hold off Revolution surge](/content/galaxy-jump-ahead-early-hold-off-revolution-surge/index.html) Marco Reus converted a penalty kick and Robert Taylor added a goal as the Los Angeles Galaxy started strong and held off a strong surge from the New England Revolution in a 2-1 victory on Saturday in Carson, Calif. ,Hirving Lozano recorded an assist and goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski had seven saves for .... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Real Salt Lake net late goal for draw with LAFC](/content/real-salt-lake-net-late-goal-for-draw-with-lafc/index.html) Noel Caliskan scored his first goal of the season in the 75th minute on Saturday night and Real Salt Lake rallied for a 2-2 draw with visiting LAFC.,Caliskan's goal came as the result of prolonged pressure by RSL (8-9-5, 29 points) and the inability of LAFC (10-7-7, 37 points) to clear the ball. It .... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Breel Embolo excels in debut as Atlanta United ties Inter Miami](/content/breel-embolo-excels-in-debut-as-atlanta-united-ties-inter-miami/index.html) Breel Embolo converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute of his MLS debut to lift Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw against host Inter Miami on Saturday night., ,Embolo, the Switzerland national team star Atlanta signed in late August, was tripped in the penalty box with time dwindling. Fourteen minutes .... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Cincinnati-D.C. United match postponed due to inclement weather](/content/cincinnati-dc-united-match-postponed-due-to-inclement-weather/index.html) An MLS match between visiting D.C. United and FC Cincinnati was postponed on Saturday night because of inclement weather.,After a lightning delay of more than 2 hours and 45 minutes, the match was called off, with the following message flashed on the scoreboard. ,"Tonight's match has been postponed d.... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026 ### [Guilherme Biro’s late goal allows Austin FC to tie Earthquakes](/content/guilherme-biros-late-goal-allows-austin-fc-to-tie-earthquakes/index.html) Guilherme Biro scored the equalizer seven minutes into second-half stoppage time on literally the match's final kick to lift host Austin FC to a 1-1 draw with the struggling San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday in a Western Conference clash.,The Verde (6-10-7, 25 points) found a way to split the points .... by [Field Level Media](/content/author/fieldlevelmedia/index.html) Sun Sep 06 2026